Their statement blamed Resolution Property for the closure, suggesting the company intended to redevelop the entire building, including the Bierkeller.

Bristol Bierkeller in All Saints Street is closed

But the Bristol Post understands that the cash-strapped music venue had fallen behind on its rent, failing to pay for up to a year and a half.

James Baker, from Resolution Property, said: “Our Programme project at the former Pithay building is a refurbishment scheme creating modern workspace for Bristol’s creative, digital and professional sectors, together with independent retail, a cycle hub and urban garden.